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HAT Smart offers a number of incentive programs to help residents make environmental and energy-conscious upgrades when renovating existing residences or constructing new homes.
The HAT Smart program makes saving money and energy easier.
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The 2026 HAT Smart Program is now open! The program term is from January 1, 2026 to December 15, 2026.
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What's new for 2026?
Some individual incentive programs include a greater number of eligible upgrades and increased rebate values in 2026!
New rebate qualification requirements, application windows, and document submission deadlines are in place allowing HAT Smart to disburse rebates as soon as possible.
Check out individual Incentive Program pages for more information.
2026 HAT Smart Incentive Programs
Rebates are available for residential electric, natural gas, and water customers of the City of Medicine Hat.
The HAT Smart Initiative requires homeowners to receive a utility statement from the City of Medicine Hat. Eligibility for each program is dependent on the type of utility service you receive. Check individual incentive program eligibility requirements for your renovation type.
Incentives vary year by year as new technologies and funding sources are introduced.
Submissions of Reservation of Funds and Requests for Rebate under individual incentive programs are subject to approval by HAT Smart.
Be sure to review the individual Incentive Program details as well as the Incentive Program Terms and Conditions to ensure you qualify for program participation.
If your Reservation of Funds or Request for Rebate is incomplete, illegible, or missing required documentation, your submission will be declined.
Program term and submission deadlines
The 2026 HAT Smart Program Term eligibility begins on January 1, 2026.
End dates of eligibility and submission deadlines are dependent on each program. Please check the details in each incentive program for these important dates.
Renovation projects should be planned in order to submit your Requests for Rebate prior to the deadlines
No late applications will be accepted.
We've moved our frequently asked questions to a separate page.
The HAT Smart initiative is funded through the Environmental Conservation Charge (ECC), which is levied against high consumption residential utility customers.
The ECC is calculated monthly on:
HAT Smart's environmental initiatives have garnered numerous awards since its inception, including the Provincial Emerald Award and the FCM Sustainable Community Award.
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HAT Smart supports students in efforts related to environmental initiatives and energy conservation.
Medicine Hat College scholarship
HAT Smart provides an annual $1,000 scholarship to a student at the Medicine Hat College.
The HAT Smart program sponsors the awards at the Southeast Alberta Kiwanis Science Fair at the Medicine Hat College each year. The awards are presented to students with the best project in one of four categories:
Since 2008, the HAT Smart program has awarded more than 16,500 rebates worth more than $5.8 million, $11,225 in sponsorship and awards, and has supported various large-scale projects throughout the community. An overview of incentives offered through past program is outlined below.
| Total Rewarded | Rebate Type | Total Value | Average Rebate |
| 382 | Air Conditioning | $88,250.00 | $231.02 |
| 99 | Clothes Dryer - Electric | $7,425.00 | $75.00 |
| 57 | Clothes Dryer - Natural Gas | $11,300.00 | $198.25 |
| 3,428 | Clothes Washer | $461,675.00 | $134.68 |
| 1,319 | Dishwasher | $131,900.00 | $100.00 |
| 1,635 | Refrigerator | $322,579.98 | $197.30 |
| 189 | Stove – Natural Gas | $37,100.00 | $196.30 |
| 1,646 | Furnaces | $646,750.00 | $392.92 |
| 4 | HRV/ERV | $4,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
| 21 | Domestic Water Heating | $8,605.31 | $409.78 |
| 5 | Tankless Water Heater | $3,000.00 | $600.00 |
| 2,030 | Home Energy Audits | $278,200.00 | $137.04 |
| 50 | New Home Built Green Standard | $88,760.00 | $1,775.20 |
| 4 | New Home Certification | $8,000.00 | $2,000.00 |
| 113 | New Home EnerGuide Rating | $271,200.00 | $2,400.00 |
| 36 | Commercial Conservation Upgrades | $287,842.42 | $7,995.62 |
| 15 | Commercial Renewables | $637,088.44 | $42,472.56 |
| 6 | Community Conservation Projects | $31,334.62 | $5,222.44 |
| 3,583 | Insulation and Air Sealing | $1,131,394.93 | $315.77 |
| 337 | Residential Solar Electric Installations | $1,356,854.56 | $4,026.27 |
| 27 | Residential Solar Water Installations | $75,225.77 | $2,786.14 |
| 804 | Windows and Doors | $243,665.00 | $303.07 |
| 1,905 | Scratch and Win | $162,187.75 | $85.12 |
| 17,695 | Total Rebates | $6,294,338.78 | $355.71 |
The City of Medicine Hat recognizes that our most important partners in protecting the environment are the residents and businesses of Medicine Hat. We acknowledge and appreciate your role and your contributions to the continuing efforts towards environmental sustainability.
There are many opportunities to play an active role in protecting our limited natural resources. Whether you're reducing home energy usage with the Self-Audit Toolkit, following a yard waste management program, taking part in recycling or reducing your water usage, there are many ways to get involved.
A simple way to stay aware of your impact is to track your consumption. Access your current and previous consumption data on an hourly, weekly or monthly basis on eUtility. It even shows you how weather influences electric and gas use.
City staff members visit civic groups, schools, and businesses to conduct activities and give presentations as well as attend trades shows to help encourage residents to conserve energy resources, reduce waste, and protect our water quality.
For more information, or to request presentations or tours of local facilities, please contact Customer Service.
Home and property improvements that conserve energy or improve the environment benefit us all. Check out some of the following sources of funding to see if they fit your project.
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